Mark Patrick (Markie) Scates aged 42 of Shawneetown, died February 19, 2014. Born March 16, 1971 in Evansville, Ind., he was a 1989 graduate of Gallatin County High School. After graduation he became a partner in the family farm, Pat Scates & Sons. Markie is survived by his parents Mark and Nancy (Cazel) Scates, brother John Scates, wife Kassy and children Colt and Fallon, brother Mike Scates, wife Trisha and children Chandler and Avery, sister Elizabeth Kanipe, husband Wade and children Madeleine, Marilla and Abram. His happiest times were spent with his family and friends. Markie especially cherished time with his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed cooking, farming and loved to travel. He was a gracious host and loved to entertain. Always generous, he would often bring samples of his newest recipe to share with family and friends. Stories from trips to the Florida Keys and exploring Europe were always favorites at gatherings. Visitation will be at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 22, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shawneetown with Father Steven Beatty officiating. Burial will take place at Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pat Scates Jr. Scholarship Fund or the Shawneetown Fire Department. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.

Dear Mark and Nancy and all the Scates Family:
Please know that all the Stewarts are in solidarity with you as you carry this heavy burden. May God Bless all of you and bring you Peace. Love, Bob, Charlene, Steve, Stan, Rachel and Beth Stewart

Darell Elam

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

Nancy,

I want to express my sincere sympathy for what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

Darell

Tracy (Sparrow) Evans

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

I was very saddened to hear of Markie's passing. Keeping the Scates family in my prayers.

Bob Oldham

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

Mark, Nancy, John, Mikey, Elizabeth, and the rest of the Scates family, you've all been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the news. Mark(ie) was always a ball of fun to be around growing up.

I remember he was a laugh a minute, with a well-intended mischievous streak a country mile long. But he was also one of the first to be by your side when you needed someone to talk to or needed help with something. I remember seeing him step into the middle of some mean-spirited folks picking on someone who couldn't defend himself once, and all Mark said was, "That's enough of that," and it stopped, they dispersed, and he made sure the person got home safe. He didn't command respect from others; he didn't have to. It was just understood.

May God continue to bless the entire family and give everyone the strength to deal with Mark's passing.

Cory Weiss

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Cory Weiss.

With our deepest sympathy.
McFarlane Manufacturing Wisconsin

Tami Morgan

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

Dear Wade and Elizabeth and family... My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible tragedy. So sorry for you loss.

Margaret Hedley Sterricker

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

So sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad Allen

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

To the Scates family I am very sorry for your loss.

Debby Rose

Posted Thu February 20, 2014

Nancy:
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry.
Debby

Samantha Rushing Gross

Posted Fri February 21, 2014

Dear Mark, Nancy, John, Mikey and Elizabeth
I am sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your whole family. Markie was one of the best loved guys I have known. He never met a stranger. I remember growing up next to the city park and always seeing him at Billy's. Wasn't long before the whole crew was there at Billy's. When that happen, it wasn't long before all the girls on the street gathered at my Granny's house being it was right across the street from Billy's. He will be missed by all. Losing a child is one of the hardest things to go through. Sending my love to you all.

Donna Marcrum

Posted Fri February 21, 2014

To the entire Scates Family,

Our prayers are with you and your families. Mark always came into our shop with a smile, a great story of his travels, a recipe or the latest great place to eat. We will greatly miss seeing him and hearing about his latest adventure.

In our prayers,
Donna and Shawn
Tri-State Repair

Joe & Brenda Kritenbrink

Posted Fri February 21, 2014

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. I am grateful to have known Markie and will always remember him as a friendly fun loving guy. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Peace be with you.
Always, Joe & Brenda Kritenbrink

Deborah Fromm

Posted Fri February 21, 2014

Mark, Nancy and family,
No words can express how we know you feel. God blesses the grieving for they will be comforted! Markie touched many lives and sometimes we live a lifetime in a smaller period of time! I think Markie was like this! Nancy you called him a big Teddy Bear what a loving way to be remembered!
Prayers and Peace,
Donnie and Debbie Ann Fromm

Don and Martha Long

Posted Fri February 21, 2014

It's been many, many years but we still consider the Scates family our friends. We share in your grief.

Eric Bruce

Posted Sat February 22, 2014

Mark and Nancy - Please accept my condolences for the loss of Markie. I have many wonderful memories of spending time with him and all of my other cousins on my frequent visits to Shawneetown as a child and teenager. All of my memories of him involve him laughing and smiling. He was a blessing.

FR. H.R. ENGELHART

Posted Sat February 22, 2014

"LORD, we give YOU a good man!"

Dennis Charleton

Posted Thu March 06, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Dennis

Chris Burrei

Posted Mon March 10, 2014

Mark, Nancy, and the entire Scates Family:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Markie will always be remembered as a man full of life, carefree, and kind to all. We pray you will feel God's peace in your heart as Markie goes before each of us to see the Father.